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The Party of Reason and Progress endorses Matthew Miller (MI-18) for Michigan Senate The Party of Reason and Progress (PORP) is dedicated to promoting reason and evidence-based decision-making in modern politics. Our mission is to implement effective and rational policies through educating the general public. We support and endorse public officials and initiatives who exemplify this[…]

The rapid growth of Texas is putting a new twist on traditional stereotypes, and Robert Mason is running for the United States House of Representatives on a platform that reflects this change. Mr. Mason cares deeply about traditional Texas issues like agriculture and the right to own guns, but puts a compassionate and informed twist[…]

Outrage this week as US President Donald Trump allegedly blasted Haiti, El Salvador and many African countries in a move described as ‘Republican Racism’ . As reported in the Washington post; Trump’s outburst shocked those privy to the meeting. Trump was reported as saying: ‘Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come[…]

The Party of Reason and Progress expresses grave concern at the recent actions taken by the White House to limit words used by the CDC and other government organizations in official communications. While we recognize the legal ability the White House holds to set policy; we feel that government scientists and those who regulate their[…]

Today, we have seen a decent man triumph over evil. Doug Jones has won the Senate election in Alabama. A former United States attorney, Jones has spent his career standing up for the rights of all people in Alabama, prosecuting Ku Klux Klan members, and always standing up for what is right. His opponent, Roy[…]

The media’s the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent, and that’s power. Because they control the minds of the masses.― Malcolm X The press are everywhere and they are deeply entrenched in our minds. Yet what press is, is becoming more[…]

The Party of Reason and Progress (PORP) unconditionally condemns all types of sexual violence, including harassment. Sexual violence is never acceptable and should never be defended or allowed to be normalized. Nevertheless, formal accusations of sexual violence must always be given appropriate due process and must consider all available evidence. We hold a responsibility to[…]

You wouldn’t expect parts of the Constitution to read like the Bible. Article 1, Section 8 about half way down does just that. Proverbs 24:6 “for by wise counsel you will wage your own war.” It makes sense for as many people as possible to weigh on such a decision rather than a singular person,[…]

Today, the fifth of November 2017, a lone assailant is reported to have shot and killed twenty-seven citizens at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. There is currently little known of the suspect, their motivations or whether this was part of a wider attack or network. The shooter was reportedly killed after a brief police[…]

The Party of Reason and Progress endorses Dr. Kathie Allen (UT-3) for Congress. The Party of Reason and Progress (PORP) is dedicated to promoting reason and evidence-based decision-making in modern politics. Our mission is to implement effective and rational policies through educating the general public. We support and endorse public officials and initiatives who exemplify[…]